AbstractThis write up focuses on the meaning of the term 'values' and value crisis faced in public and private life. The catastrophic value chaos confusing the young minds should be addressed to immediately before it is too late. The value conflicts faced by teachers are also discussed. Ways to inculcate values among youths are suggested. If peace has to prevail both in the minds and the world outside we should learn to live in harmony with fellow human beings and the nature too.